Parents of the prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, who were recently kidnapped have appealed to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Ladoja, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure that their children are released unhurt. The parents made the appeal when they visited the traditional ruler…

…who were abducted while travelling from Ibadan, Oyo State, to their various National Youth Service Corps orientation camps. The victims were travelling in two buses when gunmen attacked them along the Owerri-Onitsha Road in Umunoha, Imo State, on Thursday, October 1 (read here).The Managing Director of Uko Akwa Ibom Mo…

…movements could expose them to security risks," Bulus said.The spokesman for the Berom Youth Moulders Association, Rwang Tengwong, also condemned the killings and called on security agencies to act."This killing is unfortunate. We condemn it in totality. We call on security operatives to investigate the killing, identi…

The Imo State Police Command has identified the location where 19 prospective National Youth Service Corps members abducted in the state are being held, but security operatives have delayed moving into the camp over fears that it is planted with improvised explosive devices. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Aud…

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…Abductors who seized 19 graduates travelling from Ibadan, Oyo State, to their National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, orientation camp have demanded N950 million for their release. The victims were travelling in two buses when gunmen attacked them along the Owerri-Onitsha Road in Umunoha, Imo State, on Thursday. 2. At leas…

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…into this direction by making sure the decision of the families is respected.” Also, the youth leader of the community, Musibau Adeboye, said the community’s immediate concern was no longer compensation for the victims’ families, but the release of their remains. Adeboye stated, “Government has done its best for the vi…

Abductors who seized 19 graduates travelling from Ibadan, Oyo State, for their National Youth Service Corps orientation camps have demanded N950m for their release, Saturday PUNCH has learnt. The victims were travelling in two buses when gunmen attacked them along the Owerri-Onitsha Road in Umunoha, Imo State, on Thurs…

…covering basic and tertiary education in Nigeria and worldwide FCT, Abuja - The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has fixed Wednesday, November 4, 2026, as the start date for the 2026 Batch C Stream II Orientation Course.Caroline Embu, Director of Information and Public Relations, said registration of corps members w…

The Oyo State Government on Friday condemned the abduction of some National Youth Service Corps members of Oyo State origin in Imo State, assuring their families of swift action. In a statement issued by the state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, in Ibadan, the state capital, the government…

…healthcare and small businesses, which he described as sustainable antidotes to growing youth criminality. The governor, who described Opobo as one of the most peaceful local government areas in the state, charged the new king to maintain zero tolerance for criminality and be intentional and decisive in protecting the…

…joining WAEC, Dangut worked at St Louis College, Jos, after completing his National Youth Service Corps programme in 1991/1992. During his NYSC service, he was recognised for innovative teaching and efforts to improve farmers’ productivity. The Plateau State? No, the WAEC profile states that he received Meritorious Ser…

…achieve sustainable development. “Government is determined to harness the energy of our youth, the creativity of our people, and the strength of our diversity to build a more prosperous and secure future,” he said. He emphasised the importance of international cooperation in achieving Nigeria’s development objectives,…

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…Local Government Area of the state. Among those abducted were some serving National Youth Service Corps members. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Henry Okoye, confirmed the incident and said operatives were on the trail of the suspected abductors.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google…

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…Anniversary in Akure, the state capital. Aiyedatiwa, who urged political leaders and youths to eschew violence, embrace issue-based engagement and respect the rights of every citizen, also used the occasion to commend President Bola Tinubu for his continued support and partnership with the state. While highlighting the…

…from the 19 northern states and announced plans to engage traditional, religious and youth leadersSenator Atiku Bagudu, Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, was named Grand Patron of the pro-Tinubu networkPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!A p…

…scrap. According to him, the scrap industry employs millions of Nigerians, particularly youths, and should be formally integrated into the Nigerian economy. “We want the Federal Government to come in and formalise the sector and collaborate with us. The government should also provide intervention funds to scrap traders…

…Judge, Hon. Justice Iyabo Yerima; Head of Service, Adenike Fashina; Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Wasilat Adegoke; other Commissioners; Permanent Secretaries; President-General, Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, Ajeniyi Ajewole; Chairman of All Chairmen, Sikiru Sanda; service commanders; religious leaders; tra…

Protest erupts at PTI Junction in Delta State after youths who gathered for a 5-kilometre Independence Day Run expressed anger over the distribution of T-shirts bearing the image of President Bola Tinubu. The participants, who were said to have gathered for the exercise, were surprised when organisers began distributin…

…linked poverty reduction to job creation, particularly among Nigeria’s rapidly growing youth population. “Nigeria is a young country. Millions of young Nigerians enter adulthood every year with talent, energy and ambition. Our responsibility is to ensure that this great demographic strength becomes an engine of product…

…have disagreed over the circumstances surrounding the arrest and prosecution of five youths linked to the “Tinubu Must Go” campaign. The police said the five suspects were arrested over alleged public disturbance, thuggery and possession of suspected illicit drugs, while the ADC accused the command of giving a false ac…

The Borno State Police Command explained that five Nigerian youths arrested while wearing 'Tinubu Must Go' T-shirts were caught with suspected drugs and other itemsThe suspects face charges including criminal conspiracy, thuggery, and inciting disturbance under the Borno State Penal CodeAmnesty International rejected t…